How to wear a long denim skirt this spring
Ah, the denim skirt. This iconic piece never fails to throw us back to the 90s when we’d always choose our favourite jean skirt for non-uniform days. But there are ways to wear the nostalgic style as an adult without looking like you’ve just finished school: here are five rules to ensure your look maintains your grown-up status whilst rocking the denim.
1. With an oversized jacket
This spring, denim skirts are all about edge. Pair your most ripped denim skirt with your largest jacket, a statement top, and colourful pair of heels. For those days where you finish work at 6 but have to be at the party by 7.
Fat Face
FatFace Natural Fleece Bomber Zip Through Jacket
£69.00
FatFace
AllSaints
Suede Orten Suede Bomber Jacket, Size: UK 14/US 10 Brown
£329.00
AllSaints
2. Wear it like a pair of jeans
Wearing the denim skirt as if it were a pair of your favourite jeans immediately makes the outfit effortless and at the same time classy. Throw on a simple top and a classic shoe, like a ballet flat or a white sneaker, and you’re good to go.
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
-8%
On Running
Sneakers, female, White, 3 1/2 UK, Cloud 6
£128.06
£139.20
Miinto
-55%
AllSaints
Cow Leather Milla Suede Lace Up Trainers, Size: UK 3 White
£58.50
£129.00
AllSaints
New Balance
Womens 327 in Beige/White Suede/Mesh, size 3.5 Narrow
£110.00
New Balance
3. Wear it with a blazer
Pairing your denim skirt with a blazer is a foolproof way of taking it from school fashion to adult style. Take a page out of Emi Venturini’s book and go casual with a mini skirt and combat boots, or create the ultimate workwear style by going for a longer cut paired with heels and a baguette bag. Don’t forget to belt your blazer for a formal look, or wear it open for a chill day out.
-64%
AllSaints
Wool/Polyester Mimmie Double Breasted Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£108.00
£299.00
AllSaints
-41%
AllSaints
Polyester Shores Cropped Relaxed Fit Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£88.20
£149.00
AllSaints
4. Choose neutral-coloured garments
An easy way to wear a jean skirt without looking like a teenager? Combine it with neutral tones. Cream, beige and grey are all perfect: a round-neck sweater and a pair of low heels are enough to make it immediately refined.
Charles & Keith
Faux Suede Stitch-Trim Heeled Ankle Boots Beige
£85.00
Charles & Keith
-20%
UGG
W CLASSIC MINI II Size: US6-UK4, colour: SAND Beige
£132.00
£165.00
Circle Fashion
Steve Madden
Germaine Boot TAUPE SUEDE Grey
£239.99
Steve Madden
-20%
Ovye By Cristina Lucchi
Cowboy & Biker Boots, female, Beige, 4 UK, Beige Boots for Women
£96.75
£120.93
Miinto
5. Style it monochrome
Take a page out of this PFW guest style book and wear your long black jean skirt with a black sweater and heeled booties. Despite its casual nature, the combo is chic enough for a night out or dinner on the town.
-41%
AllSaints
Womens Merino Wool Myra Cowl Neck Merino Wool Jumper, Size: XS Black
£81.90
£139.00
AllSaints
Serena Bute
Merino Wool Relaxed Fit Jumper - Black
£175.00
Serena Bute
-25%
Tommy Hilfiger
Relaxed V-Neck Jumper With Cashmere Grey
£187.00
£250.00
Tommy Hilfiger
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
Burberry
Check Collar Cotton Polo Shirt Black
£455.00
Burberry
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
Charles & Keith
Octavia Front Flap Top Handle Bag Brown
£89.00
Charles & Keith
-42%
Fat Face
FatFace Blue Denim Carla Midi Skirt
£32.00
£55.00
FatFace
-40%
A Gold E
Odin mid-rise denim maxi skirt Blue
£252.00
£420.00
Mytheresa
-15%
Co'Couture
Elegant Denim Long Slit Skirt Blue
£102.80
£120.93
Miinto
-50%
Ganni
Mixed Leopard Denim Maxi Slit Skirt - Size 32 Organic Cotton Multi
£137.50
£275.00
GANNI
-59%
Levi's
Iconic Long Skirt Blue
£71.78
£174.40
Miinto
-8%
Bitte Kai Rand
Denim Skirts, female, Blue, S, Maxi Skirt Dark Jeans Blue
£176.53
£191.88
Miinto
-42%
Fat Face
FatFace Blue Denim Carla Midi Skirt
£32.00
£55.00
FatFace
-40%
A Gold E
Odin mid-rise denim maxi skirt Blue
£252.00
£420.00
Mytheresa
-15%
Co'Couture
Elegant Denim Long Slit Skirt Blue
£102.80
£120.93
Miinto
-50%
Ganni
Mixed Leopard Denim Maxi Slit Skirt - Size 32 Organic Cotton Multi
£137.50
£275.00
GANNI
-59%
Levi's
Iconic Long Skirt Blue
£71.78
£174.40
Miinto
-8%
Bitte Kai Rand
Denim Skirts, female, Blue, S, Maxi Skirt Dark Jeans Blue
£176.53
£191.88
Miinto
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli